Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) played host to the $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Classic 6 Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary. FEI Level III course designer Ben Townley (GBR) laid the first-round track that allowed eight horse-and-rider combinations to move onto the jump-off phase, where Amy Krebs (USA) ultimately prevailed aboard her own, Ike (Spartacus x Twister). Krebs felt nervous […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Kelsey Epperson returned to victory Friday evening in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Winter Classic 6. Aboard her tried-and-true Didgereedoo VDL (Zavall VDL x Pheminka), Epperson bested 18 horse-and-rider combinations in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby. Epperson favored Scott Alder’s tracks, finding room to show off her three entered mounts. “I really liked it. I […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The first Wilmington Sunday Spotlight of 2025 shines on Riece Locke of Ontario, Canada. Riece wears all the hats that the sport has to offer as a rider, groom and manager at Ten Sixty Stables (TSS). The young athlete has been widely recognized at the facility for her work ethic and top care of the string of horses at TSS. We caught […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The first $30,000 Grand Prix of the year took center stage in the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening during Winter Classic 5 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. A field of competitive horse-and-rider partnerships set the scene for a thrilling night of show jumping over tracks designed by FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima. Izzy Beisel dominated competition with her top mounts, […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 5 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington was full of stunning hunters for World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) week. Horse-and-rider combinations gathered for the highlight event Friday evening, the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby. It was a night of firsts as Elizabeth Naber claimed the first win of 2025 aboard Judy Miller’s Toussaint (Chacoon Blue x Zalve) in his […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The final Wilmington Sunday Spotlight of 2024 shines on Annie Gerding of Columbus, Ohio. Despite her busy schedule throughout her time at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Gerding has never failed to make time for her passion. In her free time, Gerding is a frequent competitor in the Standlee Sanctuary with her horse, RMF Hurrikane, and spends her days […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The crowd in the Standlee Sanctuary went quiet Saturday evening as Sarah Meier (USA) entered for the jump-off in the $30,000 Grand Prix of Christmas in the Midwest. Bobby Murphy (USA) designed the final track for 15 athletes that allowed only five to return for the tie breaker. Meier saved the best for last, jumping one of only two double clear efforts […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington welcomed 15 polished horse-and-rider combinations for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Christmas in the Midwest. Joe Carnicom crafted the tracks that allowed riders to showcase their rideability and brilliance. Ryan Petronelli ultimately emerged victorious to mark the final derby victory of the 2024 show season aboard Jill Mastoloni’s Dash Parr. […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Sophia Tabasso of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. An adoration for animals at a young age was what kick-started the now 17-year-old’s love for equestrian sport. Tabasso has been in the irons since the age of four and has grown to jump at the top level of all three rings under the guidance of Jonathan Martin at […]Read More

The $30,000 Kentucky Performance Products Grand Prix took center stage Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 3. Canada’s Michael Pegg built the technical first-round track where seven combinations of 20 jumped clear to return for the jump-off.  In the end, Kama Godek (USA) led the victory gallop with her own Lady Stakkata (Stakkato x Lady Levisto 2). Sam Pegg (CAN) led […]Read More